Although Jefferson was the Executive Chair, his want for a small power government opened the door to new faces, more fully allowing Oligarchy. Daniel Webster was one of them. And he would create a very large dispute.
Session of the 17th Congress of the United States of America, April 7th, 1812
"I hereby call this Session of the 17th Congress of the United States of America to order." Calhoun hit a mallet
"The first order on the agenda is the appointment of the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, following the unfortunate assassination of John Marshall..."
(John Marshall had been shot by a Jefferson supported who went mad.)
"The Chair of Justice Daniel Webster has nominated former Chair of the Treasury, Constitutional Chair, and the former Executive Chair Alexander Hamilton."
Applause rise, and boos cried. Calhoun hit a mallet again.
"I would like to nominate William Henry Harrison!" A Huron Senator cried.
"We want Hamilton!" A New York senator cried
"For Louis-Joseph Papineau!" A New Brunswick man shouted.
"To order, to order. I recognize the gentleman from Virginia." Calhoun stated.
A Virginia gentleman rose to speak. As a Federalist from a Democrat state, James Stephenson was somewhat between Federalists and Democrats. He was, in belief, a Federalist, but was Democrat-leaning enough to win statewide support.
"I would like to nominate John Quincy Adams, of Braintree, Massachusetts, for the position."
The move would be smart for the Federalists. Hamilton would even draw away a few Federalists, and considering they would need a decently sized Republican vote to get a Federalist in the Court, they decided the best move would be the far more attractive Adams, a former Chair of the Army and led the U.S. through wartime. Indeed, he was a household name.
However, it was a Democrat majority. This meant that they would likely nominate a Democrat. However, Canada was on the edge between all three political parties. Perhaps they would gain votes by putting Louis-Joseph Papineau of Superior, one of the newer states. Besides, they would need to preserve Harrison for future office.
The Republicans would also need a Canadian to get anywhere. British immigrant Isaac Brock was who they put up.
Several minutes later, a vote was prepared.
"All in favor of John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, say aye."
24 ayes where recorded.
"All in favor of Louis-Joseph Paineau of Superior, say aye."
33 ayes where recorded.
"All in favor of Isaac Brock of Quebec say aye."
5 ayes where recorded. Many Republicans broke to supported Paineau, far more popular than Brock. Two senators abstained, partially because they (being Paineau and Brock) where being voted on. Daniel Webster met with Paineau in the Federal District, where Webster allowed him into office with the Senates blessing. However, that wasn't the only thing going on in America at the time. Stephen Dectaur, a veteran of the Laffeyatic and Napoleonic Wars, had led an attack on Dublin, as well as played a role in defending Texas. He would be crucial in growing Central American disputes.
America was a powerhouse for the French alliance. The United States and Brazil where the only independent nations on the continent, and where hardcore for France. The rest was primarily Spanish, with some French in former Mexico. Britain had control of several islands, including Jamaica and had claim to part of Central America. Also, Russia claimed control of the entire territory constituting American-held Baja California, Alta California, and Oregon. Decatur worked with Jackson to rebuild fortifications to these areas, as well as exploring the possibility to conquer Alaska. Arnoldsville, Washington City, San Diego, and the Jefferson-Hamilton Bay (officially the American Bay) where beefed up, with troops crossing French mexico and using ships to go around Cape Horn.
7.5 million people lived in America. Of those, about 1 million where slaves. Chair of State James Madison had banned the importation of slaves in 1807, and states where beginning to divide on the issue. Southern states, almost uniformly Angelican, supported slavery. Up north, other religions, including Quakers, Catholics, and Puritans declared it evil. A powder keg was set. Keep this in mind.
Finally, James Monroe pumped life into an African colony, which is where Southern states proposed freed slaves go. However, New England and Quebec where against this. So, in 1813, the Van Buren Civil Rights Act would cause controversy.